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Posted in Oregon Attractions, Sights & Landmarks July 10, 2018 by Catherine Armstrong

There’s A Monastery Hidden In Oregon And You’ll Want To Visit

Sometimes the constant stress of everyday life can wear us down and we need to retreat to a quiet, peaceful place. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, you might want to consider a visit to The Priory Of Our Lady Of Consolation – a beautiful monastery in Amity, Oregon that’s not only quiet… it has a sweet secret!

The peaceful Brigittine Monks Priory Of Our Lady Of Consolation is located in the little town of Amity, nestled in the Willamette Valley.

The Order of the Most Holy Savior, or Brigittines, was originally founded in 1370, and the Brigittine monastery in Amity opened in 1976.

The grounds are beautiful, and while most are closed off to the public, you can explore the pretty area in the front of the monastery.

The monks who live here mostly practice silence during the day. This is a spiritual, quiet place, so when you visit, be mindful of your surroundings.

The church is always open to visitors, and it's a truly beautiful space with soaring vaulted ceilings, a natural rock wall, and rich wood accents.

The public is welcome to attend mass here.

There are two things that instantly cure stress - a beautiful, peaceful environment... and chocolate. This monastery has both!

The monks at Brigittine Monastery are completely self-sufficient, and one way that they do so is by creating the most divine fudge and truffles.

Visit the confectionary to sample the goodies and pick some up to take home. These confections are made with the highest quality fresh dairy butter, Oregon walnuts, semisweet and bittersweet chocolate, and Oregon candied cherries.

This candy is so delicious that it's been featured on ABC Nightly News, CNN, and in the New York Times, Bon Appetit, Chocolatier, and many other major publications. If you love chocolate, you need some!

Visit the shop Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Learn more about the monastery on its website, and follow the Brigittine Monks’ gourmet fudge and truffles business on its Facebook page.

Looking for more beautiful places in Oregon to get off the grid and relax? Check out this little known hot springs retreat, and spend some time hiking through this ancient forest that’s right out of a storybook.

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Catherine Armstrong

Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.